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restricted

[ri-strik-tid] / rɪˈstrɪk tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
limited
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barred blocked closed confined controlled defined deprived prescribed reduced restrained secured shortened tethered
STRONG
bound bounded bridled chained checked clogged cramped curbed decreased deterred diminished encircled fastened fettered foiled frustrated governed hampered hitched impeded inhibited manacled moderated modified narrowed obstructed prevented repressed stayed stopped suppressed surrounded tempered
WEAK
held-back reined in small
Antonyms
STRONG
free unbounded

Example Sentences

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In Northern Ireland, e-scooters, scramblers, go-peds, buzz boards, quads and mini-motos are restricted to off road use only.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz remains heavily restricted, with persistent attacks continuing to disrupt the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Beck also voluntarily forfeited and cancelled 392,155 restricted stock units.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Arora’s filings have been dominated by sales, often to cover taxes on massive vestings of restricted stock units.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The question of definition isn’t restricted to using emotive or euphemistic language.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.